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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Aspects and Manners
Here you will learn some English words about aspects and manners, such as "craven", "derelict", "prosaic", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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aplomb
[noun]
a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation
chagrin
[noun]
a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed
curmudgeon
[noun]
a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
hauteur
[noun]
a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
insouciance
[noun]
a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns
to badger
[verb]
to repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone something, particularly as a way of persuasion
to browbeat
[verb]
to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them
complacent
[adjective]
overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements
obtuse
[adjective]
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
peremptory
[adjective]
demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude
perspicacious
[adjective]
quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately
punctilious
[adjective]
paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail
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